Screening, Intake and Orientation
The process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program.
SCREENING
Treatment planning is done by the counselor without the client.
FALSE
Counseling is done with Individual, Group, and Significant Others.
TRUE
Crisis Intervention in regards to substance abuse only has to do with relapse or overdose.
FALSE
Identifying the needs of a client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to utilize the support systems and community resources available.
REFERRAL
The administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program.
INTAKE
The procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs for the development of a treatment plan.
ASSESSMENT
The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications, examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision-making.
COUNSELING
Those services which respond to an alcohol and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress.
CRISIS INTERVENTION
Charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related data.
REPORT AND RECORD KEEPING
Describing to the client the following: genera nature and goals of the program; rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program; in a non-residential program, the hours during which services are available; treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and client’s rights.
ORIENTATION
Process by which the counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing resolution; establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals; and decide upon a treatment process and the resources to be utilized.
TREATMENT PLANNING
Activities which bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Provision of information to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.
CLIENT EDUCATION
Relating with in- house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.
CONSULTATION WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN REGARD TO CLIENT TREATMENT/SERVICES
Evaluate psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and other drug use and abuse; Determine the client's appropriateness for admission or referral; Determine the client's eligibility for admission or referral; Identify and coexisting conditions that indicate need for additional professional assessment and/or services; and Adhere to applicable laws, regulations and agency policies governing alcohol and other drug abuse services.
SCREENING
Gather relevant history from client including but not limited to alcohol and other drug abuse using appropriate interview techniques; Identify methods and procedures for obtaining corroborative information from significant secondary sources regarding clients' alcohol and other drug abuse and psycho-social history; Identify appropriate assessment tools; Explain to the client the rationale for the use of assessment techniques in order to facilitate understanding; and Develop a diagnostic evaluation of the client's substance abuse and any coexisting conditions based on the results of all assessments in order to provide an integrated approach to treatment planning based on the client’s strengths, weaknesses, and identified problems and needs.
ASSESSMENT
Select the counseling theory(ies) that apply(ies); Apply technique(s) to assist the client, group, and/or-family in exploring problems and ramifications; Apply technique(s) to assist the client, group, and/or family in examining the client's behavior, attitudes, and/or feelings if appropriate in the treatment setting; Individualize counseling in accordance with cultural, gender, and lifestyle Differences; Interact with the client in an appropriate therapeutic manner; Elicit solutions and decisions from the client; and Implement the treatment plan.
COUNSELING
Recognize the elements of the client crisis; Implement an immediate course of action appropriate to the crisis; and Enhance overall treatment by utilizing crisis events.
CRISIS INTERVENTION
Prepare reports and relevant records integrating available information to facilitate the continuum of care; Chart pertinent ongoing information pertaining to the client; and Utilize relevant information from written documents for client care.
REPORT AND RECORD KEEPING
Complete required documents for admission to the program; Complete required documents for program eligibility and appropriateness; Obtain appropriately signed consents when soliciting from or providing; and information to outside sources to protect client confidentiality and rights.
INTAKE
Explain assessment realities to client in an understandable manner; Identify and rank problems based on individual client needs in the written treatment plan; Formulate agreed upon immediate and long-term goals using behavioral terms in the written treatment plan; and Identify the treatment methods and resources to be utilized as appropriate for the individual client.
TREATMENT PLANNING
Coordinate services for client care and Explain the rationale of case management activities to the client.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Present relevant alcohol and other drug use/abuse information to the client through formal and/or informal processes and Present information about available alcohol and other drug services and resources.
CLIENT EDUCATION
Recognize issues that are beyond the counselor's base of knowledge and/or skill; Consult with appropriate resources to ensure the provision of effective treatment services; Adhere to applicable laws, regulations and agency policies governing the disclosure of client- identifying data; and Explain the rationale for the consultation to the client, if appropriate.
CONSULTATION WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN REGARD TO CLIENT TREATMENT/SERVICES